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but I couldn’t make it.
Vikas : That was unfortunate.
Vishal : Anyway, I am sure you will have a great holiday. We’ll meet when you get back.

Word/Phrase Meaning
1. vacation holiday
2. a stone’s throw nearby, close by
3. couldn’t make it could not go
4. unfortunate unlucky

(iii) A business trip

Gaurav : (to travel agent) I need to make bookings for a flight to London. I will also
be making a stop at Frankfurt.
Travel agent : Well, we have several fares on offer at the moment. Could I see your papers
please? Is this a holiday or a business trip?
Gaurav : Business.
Travel agent : Right. You will need business visas for the UK and one for Germany.
Gaurav : I have the UK visa but will have to apply for the other one.
Travel agent : That’s fi ne.

Word Meaning
1. fare the price that you pay to travel
2. business buying and selling trade
3. visa a travel document, permission to enter a country

(iv) Passengers on a railway station

Passenger 1 : Which platform will the Goa Express arrive on?
Passenger 2 : Platform No.4. You will have to take the over-bridge to get to it.
Passenger : In that case I’ll hire a coolie. He will be able to help me locate my
compartment and seat.
Passenger 2 : The announcements say that the train is running an hour late.
Passenger 1 : Oh no! This will upset my plans. I think I’ll buy a newspaper and magazines
to while away the time.
Passenger 2 : You can also get hot tea, cold drinks and snacks at the stall in that corner.

Passenger 1 : Yes! That’s a good idea. I’ll go to the waiting room first and have a quick
wash.
Passenger 2 : Sure.
Passenger 1 : Thank you for your help.

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